I wish you and your family the best as you go through this difficult time.
Just noticed you were from Washington - and obviously, an elk hunting addict! Well, I'm certainly there with ya on the elk hunting thing. Was curious as to the whereabouts in WA - as I lived in Moses Lake for a while when my wife and I were first married. A great state, but I was not aware that they had much in the way of elk hunting - all I ever heard from the locals was - "Yeah, we got elk, but you'll have to fight huge crowds of people if you want to get them." That kinda bummed me out on the whole deal. Made me miss out on a year of elk hunting because of that.
I was visiting your page and didn't want to leave without saying Hi. You've got some great pics in your gallery. But I must say climbing that bridge is insane. My stomache is turning just viewing your pics I can't get past the 7th step on the extension ladder Hope you're having a Great Weekend!
What years were you in the Corps? I'm a former SS as well. Class B102, 1995. Served with 2/8 and F.A.S.T. Company. Also shot with the USMC Rifle/Pistol Team. Semper FI.